The Devil's Dictionary: Deinotherium
Updated May 14, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
DEINOTHERIUM
-n.
An extinct pachyderm that flourished when the Pterodactyl was in fashion. The latter was a native of Ireland, its name being pronounced Terry Dactyl or Peter O'Dactyl, as the man pronouncing it may chance to have heard it spoken or seen it printed.
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